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J20 DRL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,659 mi
Last recorded91,659 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 50059,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 DRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 91,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 85,792 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 83,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 81,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,478 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,555 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,713 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,116 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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J20 DRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 59,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J20 DRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J20 DRL registered?

J20 DRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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